Staff Engineer (Product Architecture)

TL;DR

Staff Engineer (Product Architecture) (Cloud Platform): Driving end-to-end architecture for a specific product domain within an AI-native platform with an accent on translating product requirements into sustainable technical designs. Focus on defining service boundaries, domain models, and integration contracts to ensure scalability and reliability.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Amsterdam, Belgrade, Berlin, Limassol, Madrid, Munich, Paphos, Prague, Warsaw, or Yerevan. Remote option available for candidates in Germany.

Company

hirify.global is building an AI-native platform for software development that integrates developer workflows, collaboration, and organizational control into a single coherent system.

What you will do

• Own and evolve the architecture of a specific product domain within the hirify.global Cloud Platform.
• Translate product requirements into clear architectural designs and implementation strategies.
• Define service boundaries, domain models, data flows, and integration contracts in line with platform standards.
• Drive key architectural decisions regarding API design, persistence, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with platform architects and other domain owners to align on shared interfaces.
• Review and validate architectural designs within the domain to raise quality and consistency.

Requirements

• Strong experience in software engineering and system design for complex systems.
• Proven track record of owning architecture within a product or domain, balancing delivery with sustainability.
• Ability to align product needs with platform capabilities and negotiate technical trade-offs.
• Experience facilitating architectural decision-making across multiple partner teams.
• Comfortable working in an environment where processes and standards are still being formed.

Nice to have

• Experience designing product architectures that operate in cloud environments.
• Strong ability to reason about architectural trade-offs (e.g., time-to-market vs. correctness).
• Collaborative approach to helping teams converge on solutions without enforcement.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and flexible work location (home or office).
• Remote work allowance of up to 30 days per year from abroad.
• Relocation support to ensure a smooth transition.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, mental health support, and sports stipends.
• Learning and development opportunities via conferences, courses, and language classes.
• Additional time off and daily meal or lunch allowances.